1. Remove Your Shoes

If you enter through the gym, please leave your shoes at the front door on the mat (in the winter), in the summer you may leave them outside of the studio door.  If entering through the back door off of New York, you may leave your shoes on the tiled area inside of the door. Since people will be walking around the studio barefoot, it is most hygienic if everyone takes off their outdoor shoes first thing. We also ask that student's bring their own mats if possible!  Feet are dirty and no one wants foot fungus!  If you need to rent a studio mat, they are available for a $3 rental charge, we ask that you clean your rental mat after every use.  Affordable mats are for sale at the front desk of Colorado Fitness.

2. Turn Off Your Cell Phone

Make a habit of doing this as soon as you get to the yoga studio. The best place for your cell phone is either in your vehicle or in a locker in the gym bathroom.  It can be quite embarrassing if your phone rings during class. If this happens I advocate owning up and going to turn it off immediately. As Shiva Rea says, "We all know our baby's ring (just as new mothers know the cry of their own child) so if you know its yours, no need to pretend its not yours and no need to feel embarrased.  We've all been there!

3. Arrive On Time

Arrive at least 10 minutes before the class is scheduled to start. If you do arrive late, don't enter a class more than 10 minutes late if it has already started. Wait for the next class or another day.  If you need to leave a class earlier than its scheduled "end time" please let the teacher know at the beginning of the class.

4. Respect the Teacher

When you enter a yoga class, you sign on to respect the teacher for the next hour or hour and a half. You may discover halfway through the class that you don't care for this teacher, style, or hour of the day. But you still should continue with the class, follow the teacher's instructions, take your Savasana, and chalk it up to experience. Remember that everyone has a teacher/teaching style that they prefer!  If you feel that you have a serious complaint about an instructor, please contact Leia or Susan directly.

5. Keep Variations Appropriate

Keep in mind the level of the class you are attending. If it is an advanced class and some of the poses are too hard, it is fine to take a more basic variation of the poses being taught. Usually the teacher will offer this option. If you are attending a basic class, stick to the basic versions of the poses so you don't confuse new students. The teacher will offer you the option to take a more advanced variation when appropriate. When it comes time to take a "mini vinyasa", always feel free to take either Knees, Chest, and Chin and Cobra or Chaturanga and Updog.

6. Go to the Bathroom During Resting Poses

It is fine to leave class for a few minutes to go to the bathroom: There is no need to ask the teacher's permission. The best time to go is when there is a period of rest, either in Child's Pose or Downward Dog.

7. Don't Skip Savasana!

Your final relaxation in Savasana is an important part of your practice. Don't plan to leave class early. We understand that sometimes you have to leave early, if that is the case please tell the teacher in advance and take a short Savasana before you go. Try not to make a habit of this.

8. Colorado Fitness Members

Susan and Leia both offer one free class a piece in exchange for a Colorado Fitness membership.  The classes that are included with your Colorado Fitness membership are stated on the schedules.  Please continue to sign in for these classes, but check off that you are a Colorado Fitness member.  For workshops & Saturday morning yoga, that are marked "Pay What You Can", we ask that a minimum donation of $5-$10 be made, these are not included in the Colorado Fitness Membership plan.